Okay, I've had enough. I've heard enough negative comments about the state of the game in Wales in the last month to last me a lifetime. So as we enter October it's time for a change. Let's pick up on the positives in Welsh rugby.

Despite all the doom and gloom of September it's likely that there will be at least four teams in the quarter-finals of the Celtic League. With two games remaining in the group stages there are still six Welsh clubs in with a chance of making the last eight.

Of these, Pontypridd and Neath have both been in excellent form and Ponty's success, in particular, has gone largely unnoticed as they build on last season's heroic achievements. Lynn Howells' men have won four out of five games and will again challenge for trophies.

There are also encouraging signs at Sardis Road for Welsh coach Steve Hansen. Michael Owen is continuing the form he showed out in South Africa while Mefyn Davies, Richard Parks and Robert Sidoli have picked up where they left off during the summer. These players will be a significant part of the squad for the autumn internationals. Oh, and I almost forgot, Neil Jenkins is back.

Neath are also winning games and are playing well. Half-backs Andy Moore and Lee Jarvis have dictated play while Gareth Llewellyn continues in the best form of his career. Leicester will not be looking forward to opening their Heineken Cup defence at The Gnoll. Lynn Jones's side will be relishing the challenge of playing the Tigers and I expect them to win.

Last weekend at Rodney Parade it was thrilling to see how devastating an all Welsh Cardiff back line could be. Craig Morgan's hat-trick of tries against Newport were brilliantly taken and he will be difficult to stop at any level in this form. He could be recognised as one of the best wingers in world rugby by the end of the season.

Iestyn Harris is learning fast and he's making breaks but, more importantly, he's getting the best out of Jamie Robinson and Rhys Williams. If Robinson remains fit he will terrorise defences while Williams just needs to maximise his talent by getting the ball and running.

Even with teams who have struggled so far there are positive signs. Bridgend have shown glimpses of form and centres Gareth Thomas and Dafydd James are creating havoc in midfield. Both Caerphilly and Ebbw Vale are improving and have competed well in most of their games while Newport ... well, they'll start winning again, soon.

Llanelli may not be firing on all cylinders but with the Heineken Cup starting nest week everyone expects them to burst into life. After missing out twice in the semi-finals in the last three years I have a feeling that's what Gareth Jenkins is targeting. And as for Swansea I just hope their targeting Europe as well.

Things are not that bad for Wales and maybe some positive karma will inspire the boys to greater heights.

At times we just need to see the glass as half full instead of half empty.